Things to do on Sundays around Orange County, California

Balboa Ski & Sports Club

Club for Skiing, Tennis, Volleyball, River Rafting, etc. "The Balboa Ski & Sports Club is dedicated to the sport of skiing. We are a Member of the Far West Ski Association and the Orange Council. We race in the Schusski League against other Orange County Ski Clubs. Most races are in Mammoth and coincide with our three day Mammoth trips.... The BSSC Tennis program is an active group of approximately 100-120 tennis players of all levels. We have open doubles group play from 8am to Noon {no cost} every Sunday morning.... Volleyball every Tuesday.... Summer Beach Volleyball - what a great way to spend a Tuesday evening and meet some great people!... River Rafting - at least one trip a year for those adventurous types.... Parties - just about any excuse will do." &nbspNewport Beach

Costa Mesa Civic

"Performance times are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:00 PM and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM." &nbspCosta Mesa

"The Kidseum, an 11,000 square foot children's museum, provides arts and cultural activities for thousands of children and their families. Creativity, stimulated by exposure to art, can be the basis for the development of ideas, problem solving and social understanding.
Kidseum is a place where children can experience and celebrate the beauty, ceremony and history of many different cultures. Kidseum is designed to be a safe haven for exploration, an environment that provides opportunities for increasing self-knowledge. The Bowers Museum realizes that solutions to social problems and hopes for continued prosperity depend on our children developing formal skills and a deeper understanding of both themselves and others." &nbspSanta Ana

"The Ocean Institute has become nationally known for its hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs. More than 78,000 K-12 students and 6,000 teachers annually participate in the Institute's 61 award-winning, immersion style programs. To learn oceanography and science, students voyage onto the ocean to feel and taste the salty sea spray, sort through live specimens, observe migrating whales and collect scientific data. To learn maritime history and literature, students spend an entire night aboard the brig Pilgrim - each student hauling lines, hoisting sails, standing night watch and swabbing decks.
The Ocean Institute utilizes the following teaching facilities:
* Science Facility - two laboratories with touchtanks and scientific teaching aids
* R/V Sea Explorer - research vessel with oceanographic teaching equipment
* Spirit of Dana Point - topsail schooner for at-sea programs
* Pilgrim - brig for "immersion" living history programming
* Historic Maritime Center - hands-on teaching facility
* Dana Point Marine Life Refuge - on-site natural intertidal ecosystem of eight acres
* Ocean in Motion - mobile lab for visiting classrooms and special-needs programming
* Lazy W Ranch - residential camp in the Cleveland National Forest for overnight science and California history programs
* Videoconferencing Studio - studio for distance learning programming
On the weekends we open our doors to give you and your family a unique experience that will make a lasting impression. Like our programs for students, our public programs are designed to captivate, educate, and inspire.
Ocean Institute members enjoy discounts on public programs, on gift and book store purchases, and free admittance to regularly scheduled weekend public programs in the Ocean Education Center....
Journey aboard a 70-foot floating laboratory with five distinct teaching areas fully equipped with video microscopes, touch tanks, viewing aquariums, and state-of-the-art electronics. Come see the gray whales as they migrate past Dana Point or come "after-hours" for our bioluminescence night cruise!...
Come sail the Institute's 118-foot historic tallship. Spirit of Dana Point is a full size replica of a Baltimore clipper schooner. Year 'round sails - don't miss our famous cannon battle cruises!...
Symbol of Dana Point, the Pilgrim is a full size replica of the hide brig immortalized by Richard Henry Dana, Jr. in his American seafaring classic novel Two Years Before the Mast. Most Sundays the historic tallship Pilgrim hosts an 'Open House' for the public. The Pilgrim also hosts a variety of dramatic and musical maritime theatrical performances during the summer months. Families and individuals of all ages are invited to come aboard and learn more about our unique nautical heritage." &nbspDana Point

Orange County Model Engineers

The OC Model Engineers offer Free Train Rides each Third FULL weekend of the month at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa.
"The Orange County Model Engineers is a non-profit organization. Membership is open to everybody with an interest in trains; large or small. Guests are invited to any of our scheduled events....
Private birthday parties may be booked for any Saturday, other than the third Saturday, of the month....
A train and crew is provided for your private use.
Decorations, food, and other party supplies are not provided.
Parties are held in the station overhang." &nbspCosta Mesa

"One visit to our store and you'll discover why Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is the number one destination of chocolate lovers everywhere. Throughout our store you will discover a fantastic variety of yummy chocolates and confections to satisfy cravings of even the most ardent chocoholic! Watch as we dip crisp apples in thick, bubbling caramel from a traditional copper kettle. Smile as we roll them in a rainbow of tasty toppings to complete your old fashioned treat. Linger awhile longer and learn how fudge is made as we fashion a creamy loaf on a traditional marble slab, the old fashioned way, right before your eyes. And of course, everyone gets a free sample! But don't leave without sharing your experience with a gift of fine chocolate, elegantly crafted and beautifully packaged in boxes, tins and baskets. We invite you to explore our site for product information, special offers or news and events. And when you're ready, give us a call or stop in. We'll keep the kettle cooking for you! " &nbspHuntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Ontario, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita

For fun, take the "tour" on their website! Take their advice and spend a day in Seal Beach, enjoying the small town ambiance and beach town attractions.
"SEAL BEACH - Since 1947, the Bay Theatre has stood near the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street in Seal Beach. Over the years it has been home to Mainstream Films, Surfing Films, and Concert Performances. Today we offer Independent and Foreign Films, plus special weekly screenings of Classic Films. Occasionally we screen Silent Films with LIVE Pipe Organ accompaniment played on the original Paramount Theatre Organ--the largest Wurlitzer pipe organ in any operating theatre in the world today!
Spend a day in Seal Beach enjoying the fine shops and restaurants, then come on down and visit us at the historic Bay Theatre!
It's like a trip back in time!
For recorded information, please call (562) 431-9988."

SolArt Gallery Café

"SolArt Gallery is a community space dedicated to hosting music, visual art, independent film, poetry as well as the vibes from some of the best DJ’s in Orange and L.A.County....
SolArt has welcomed more than 150 musicians including Enjambre, Pastilla, The Intelligista, Chase Frank, Vladimir Castillo and about 100 other beautiful musicians since opening in April 2004. We feature acoustic guitar, jazz, son jarocho, trova, and indie rock musicians as well as local DJ's spinning the best dance and chill music ever!
4th Saturday of the month: La Pena del Sapo Cancionero is happening! Acoustic guitar Latin American Folk music. Join us every month for special guests!!!" &nbspSanta Ana

Sugar N Spice Ice Cream Parlour

Home of the famous Balboa Bar. Since 1945, also home to the Original Frozen Banana (imitated in the Arrested Development TV Series as "Bluth's Original Frozen Banana"). The Balboa Bar, made famous by The OC TV Series, is a block of vanilla ice cream dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with peanuts or various candy. Owned by Helen Connolly. Apparently no website (please e-mail webmaster@killerorange.com if you find an official Sugar N Spice website!) &nbspNewport Beach

"WROC, Women Riders of California , consists of a diverse group of women from all walks of life united by their common love of riding all makes and models of motorcycles. Whether rider or passenger, single or married, mother or grandmother, women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to join.
We are a neutral riding group.
It is WROC's desire to provide an environment in which women, with a love of being on two wheels can be a part of a real organization made up of great women with a desire for helping others in need." &nbspOrange